Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small desert village. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nalaed will drive conversation. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Bryseis hails from a village terrorized by giants. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local animal trainer

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her white fur is lengthy. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his silver hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A true patriot, Forcas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up work as a Crown-heir and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Coral (100 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.